November 25, 2010 / Front Page

Loading a truck with 887 shoeboxes for the annual Operation Christmas Child program of Samaritan’s Purse, James McAvoy, Will Souther, and Noah Madden lend a hand to First Baptist Church Minister More...

Even as shoppers at downtown Washington’s Candlelight Shopping event this week heard the familiar ringing bell, organizers say the sound is a call for help: the Salvation Army needs local bell-ringers and more donations this holiday season. More...

With a theme of “Home for Christmas,” the annual Washington- Wilkes Christmas Parade is set for Sunday, December 19, at 3 p.m. Clubs, churches and other organizations are invited to enter floats, organizer Blake Thompson said. More...

I have to admit, I have a love-hate relationship with leaves, and it’s never as apparent to me as it is in November. The autumn leaves here this year have been particularly bright and colorful. More...

A memorial service with full military honors was held for James. E. (Jimmy) Bailey, 59, Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Aonia, with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. More...

Trey Blackmon, son of Bubba and Becky Blackmon, celebrated his fourth birthday on November 15. Trey enjoyed a celebration several days before on Saturday, November 13, with his family and friends at his home. More...

The Washington City Council held a called meeting Monday night to vote against appealing the court’s decision not to certify a city-backed revenue bond, and to review a $17.4 million proposed city budget that includes a 2.5 percent electric ra More...

The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) has announced the selection of five Georgia communities – the cities of Auburn, Eatonton, Sylvania, and Washington, along with Berrien County – to participate in a threeyear program dev More...

Wilkes County EMS and Washington Rescue worked to extricate a man injured in this Friday night crash on the Sharon Road south of Washington after the driver’s fingers were trapped under the roof More...

Eight members of the Washington- Wilkes Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America attended the Georgia FBLA Fall Leadership Conference in Athens November 12-13. The conference included over 2,000 FBLA members from across the state. More...

Featured on the 2010 Christmas Tour of Homes will be beautifully decorated homes open Friday evening, December 10. Nearby, The Square in downtown Washington will be alight with lights and falling snow (no matter what the weather.) More...

Christmas at Callaway Plantation will be held this year on Friday, December 10, from 4-8 p m. The Plantation is located five miles west of Washington on Highway 78 across from the Washington-Wilkes Airport. More...

WRESTLING MEDAL WINNERS FROM THE PATRIOT CLASSIC held last weekend at Oglethorpe County High School were (l-r) Jack Martin, third place at 103 pounds; David Martin, second place at 189 pounds; and Den More...

The invitation of the gospel message is divided into three steps: the one who invites, the one who hears and the one who responds. Let us look at the three steps that are taken when Jesus sends his invitation. More...